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iPhone 17 Air Rumors and Leaks: 10 Features to Look for in September

Key takeaways The rumored iPhone 17 Air could come with an A19 Pro chip and five-core GPU. Latest rumors include four color options for a skinnier iPhone. Looming tariffs could still raise the price of all iPhones, including the rumored iPhone 17 Air. Whispers about Apple's new iPhone line have been floating around for a while, but a slew of recent leaks have produced some colorful rumors about an ultrathin iPhone -- which might be called the iPhone Air. It started last week when a Korean bl

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How long until Severance season 3? Apple TV+ exec gives update

Emmy nominations arrived yesterday, and Apple TV+ had it biggest year ever. Leading the pack was Severance, which scored the most nominations of any show, from any streamer. On the heels of the announcement, Apple TV+ programming head Matt Cherniss gave an update to Variety on the progress of Severance season 3’s development. Michael Schneider writes at Variety: Asked whether Season 3 was on track, Cherniss said…“I know they’re going as quickly as they can. When you have the success that a sho

Google adds AI-generated summaries to Discover

Google is bringing AI‑generated summaries to Discover, the personalized stream of articles and videos found in the Google app curated based on a user's interests. The search giant remains undeterred by the imperfect nature of AI Overviews, or what it might mean for publishers whose content largely makes up Google's search results. TechCrunch has reported that some Android and iOS users in the US are seeing cards containing AI‑generated summaries on their Discover page. These cards appear with n

Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group

An international law enforcement operation dubbed "Operation Eastwood" has targeted the infrastructure and members of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), responsible for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe, Israel, and Ukraine. Operation Eastwood was led by Europol and Eurojust with support from 12 countries. It took place on July 15, 2025, and targeted the systems and individuals behind the group's activities. NoName057(16) is a pro-Russian hacking group tha

Google Messages is splitting Gallery and Camera into separate options

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is separating Gallery and Camera in the latest beta. Both options now have their own dedicated buttons. Tapping on Camera still brings up the camera with the gallery below. Google is making a change to the Messages app in the latest beta. The change should make accessing your gallery or camera a little more intuitive. When you go into Google Messages and tap on the plus icon in the text field, you’ll see a group of options like GIFs,

Sony’s pocket-sized RX1R camera returns with its first update in 10 years

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After nearly a decade, Sony has announced a new version of its fixed-lens compact RX1R camera that was last updated in 2015. The new third generation RX1R III arrives with the same 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor as its predecessor, but with a bump from 42.4 to 61 megapixels. It also benefits from Sony’s latest Bionz XR and AI image processors to

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New photographer? Here's the camera I recommend (and no, it's not a Sony)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a flip-out preview screen. View now at Canon View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices It's a great time to be a photographer these days, as it's easier than ever to access great cameras. Specifically, mirrorless camer

My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 is available for purchase at $130. The S350 indoor camera features dual telephoto and wide-angle lenses with 360-degree motion tracking and optional local storage to avoid monthly fees. The only drawback I've found is that I wish the camera had a button to engage privacy mode manually, but you can schedule it as needed on the app. View now at Amazon It's safe to say the Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 has become indispensable in my home. W

The best Alexa smart speaker I've tested isn't an Echo

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sonos Era 100 is a $249 smart speaker that I recommend to most people, audiophile or not. In addition to a full, booming sound, the Sonos speaker produces crystal-clear vocals that enhance any song and has hands-free Alexa for voice control. Since the Era 100 is built for smaller spaces, it doesn't support spatial audio or Dolby Atmos like its larger sibling, the Era 300. View now at Amazon When Sonos reached out to me to discuss the launch of a new line of smart spe

Finally, a battery floodlight camera that's perfect for my dark yard

ZDNET's key takeaways The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a practical, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets. The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness, which is not the most powerful on the market but good enough to see your surroundings. The Blink app is feature-rich, with plenty of camera settings to customize for the best surveillance, but you'll need a paid subscription to unlock the best features. View

The Galaxy S25 FE might outpace the base S25 in one key area

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A regulatory filing has apparently listed the Galaxy S25 FE with 45W wired charging speeds. This would be a major upgrade over previous FE phones and the standard Galaxy S25. Previous leaks also point to the same chipset and rear camera system as last year’s phone. Samsung’s next big Android phone release is tipped to be the Galaxy S25 FE, and we’re not expecting many upgrades this year. However, a regulatory filing has apparently revealed one long-overd

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UK launches vulnerability research program for external experts

UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced a new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) that aims to strengthen relations with external cybersecurity experts. The agency already conducts internal vulnerability research on a wide range of technologies and will continue to do so. However, the launch of VRI will create a parallel program designed to improve discovery and sharing of critical insights with the community more expeditiously. The NCSC is the UK's cybersecurity authority

Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive’ hacking operations

The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, plans to spend $1 billion over the next four years on what it calls “offensive cyber operations.” The provision in Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Bill does not say what those “offensive cyber operations” are, nor what specific tools or software would qualify. The budget does note that the money will go towards enhancing and improving the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which operates in the Asia-Pacific region, incl

If you're into DIY tech, I found a tiny thermal camera that belongs in your toolkit

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome U

Gigabyte motherboards vulnerable to UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot

Dozens of Gigabyte motherboard models run on UEFI firmware vulnerable to security issues that allow planting bootkit malware that is invisible to the operating system and can survive reinstalls. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers with local or remote admin permissions to execute arbitrary code in System Management Mode (SMM), an environment isolated from the operating system (OS) and with more privileges on the machine. Mechanisms running code below the OS have low-level hardware access

One of the most versatile cameras I've used is not from Sony or Canon and it's on sale

Ant Pruitt/ZDNET At Best Buy, the Insta360 X4 Action Camera is $150 off right now. ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 X4 Its accommodating accessories, including the Invisible Selfie Stick and Utility Frame, make it a fantastic camera for most environments. Just be aware of scratching the lens as both sides protrude out. Most talk in tech today revolves around AI in some shape or form, but not too long ago, VR and 360-degree video were the hot topic. When it comes to 360-degree video, the

Samsung Galaxy S26 series leak hints at an Edge future (again)

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will reportedly gain a 200MP main camera and a 50MP tele camera. Samsung’s middle Galaxy S26 model apparently has a 50MP ultrawide camera, much like the Galaxy S25 Edge. This ultrawide camera potentially hints at the Galaxy S26 Plus being swapped out for an S26 Edge. We already know that Samsung is hard at work on the Galaxy S26 series, and we’ve seen a few leaks already. Now, a trusted outlet has revealed some more details

I got my hands on the foldable phone that fixes the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s biggest issues

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally here, and it looks like Samsung actually tried to deliver a competitive foldable phone. The device offers a super-slim and light design, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 200MP main camera. It’s not the only book-style foldable phone to launch in July, though, as the vivo X Fold 5 has now launched in (some) global markets. And my brief time with the phone shows that this is a compelling Z Fold 7 alternative offering a few fea

I May Have Found the Best Travel Camera

CNET's key takeaways Basically, it's Fujifilm's ultra-popular X100VI point-and-shoot camera Leans into the company's film simulation recipes by giving them their own dial for fast, direct access. Expensive, but not overpriced and capable of excellent 40-megapixel images and 6.2K-resolution video. While most people don't need a special camera for travel -- their phone will work just fine -- those of us into photography as a hobby are always on the lookout for cool new gear. To be fair, buying

Study warns of ‘significant risks’ in using AI therapy chatbots

Therapy chatbots powered by large language models may stigmatize users with mental health conditions and otherwise respond inappropriately or even dangerously, according to researchers at Stanford University. While recent coverage in The New York Times and elsewhere has highlighted the role that ChatGPT may play in reinforcing delusional or conspiratorial thinking, a new paper titled “Expressing stigma and inappropriate responses prevents LLMs from safely replacing mental health providers” exam

China Working On Levitating Train That Could Get You From New York to Chicago in Two Hours

As the United States struggles to keep its major cities connected by even the most barebones rail systems, China is screaming into the future with the development of a levitating bullet train. Called "maglev," short for "magnetic levitation," the train system is designed to levitate via magnets as opposed to wheels. Maglev systems can reach higher speeds much more efficiently than their wheeled counterparts, though the infrastructure needed to run them is incredibly expensive. While there are

Experimental imperative-style music sequence generator engine

pattrns pattrns is an experimental imperative-style music sequence generator engine. It allows you to programmatically create music sequences either in plain Rust as library (static, compiled) or in Lua as a scripting engine (dynamic, interpreted). So it's also suitable for live coding music. In addition to its imperative event generator approach, it also supports the creation of musical events using tidalcycle's mini-notation. This crate only deals with the generation of raw musical events.

Capturing the International Space Station (2022)

ENTER YOUR EMAIL HERE FOR MY TELESCOPE BUYING GUIDE My ISS transit shots tend to get the most questions, so I put together a write-up of exactly how I get them. See the uncropped version of my latest ISS Transit shot here (you can order print there as well, get some cool space art while supporting my projects) First- I check transit-finder.com. This is a web resource that allows you to put in your location, a time frame, and how far you're willing to drive, and it will spit out results of ne

Hill Space: Neural nets that do perfect arithmetic (to 10⁻¹⁶ precision)

When understood and used properly, the constraint W = tanh(Ŵ) ⊙ σ(M̂) (introduced in NALU by Trask et al. 2018 ) creates a unique parameter topology where optimal weights for discrete operations can be calculated rather than learned . During training, they're able to converge with extreme speed and reliability towards the optimal solution. Most neural networks struggle with basic arithmetic. They approximate, they fail on extrapolation, and they're inconsistent. But what if there was a way to m

Fundamentals of garbage collection (2023)

Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories . Fundamentals of garbage collection In the common language runtime (CLR), the garbage collector (GC) serves as an automatic memory manager. The garbage collector manages the allocation and release of memory for an application. Therefore, developers working with managed code don't have to write code to perform memory management tasks. Automatic memory management can eliminate common problems such as forg

Fundamentals of Garbage Collection

Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories . Fundamentals of garbage collection In the common language runtime (CLR), the garbage collector (GC) serves as an automatic memory manager. The garbage collector manages the allocation and release of memory for an application. Therefore, developers working with managed code don't have to write code to perform memory management tasks. Automatic memory management can eliminate common problems such as forg

AI therapy bots fuel delusions and give dangerous advice, Stanford study finds

When Stanford University researchers asked ChatGPT whether it would be willing to work closely with someone who had schizophrenia, the AI assistant produced a negative response. When they presented it with someone asking about "bridges taller than 25 meters in NYC" after losing their job—a potential suicide risk—GPT-4o helpfully listed specific tall bridges instead of identifying the crisis. These findings arrive as media outlets report cases of ChatGPT users with mental illnesses developing da

The 6 Best Prime Day Action Camera Deals for Thrill Seekers (2025)

Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade your camera gear. Whether you're looking for a tiny travel action camera, the perfect vlogging cam, or something you can strap to your head before leaping into the void on your next bungee jump, these cameras can handle it. If you're hunting for more deals this week, be sure to check out our Best Amazon Prime Day Deals roundup and dip into our Prime Day liveblog. Updated July 11, 2025: We've added the GoPro Hero 12 and checked all prices. WIRED Feature

DJI Mic 2 plummets to new record-low price, saving you $100!

Are you a content creator, or are you looking to become one? Finding the right equipment can be daunting. If you want a microphone that offers good quality, excellent portability, and ease of use, the DJI Mic 2 is among our favorites. Deals on this product are very uncommon, so we can’t ignore today’s sale. Buy the DJI Mic 2 for just $249 ($100 off) This offer is available from Woot, an Amazon-owned deals-focused website. It’s in new condition and comes with a 90-day Woot warranty. That said, t

Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is more than $60 off for Prime Day

Google’s fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat (the latest model) is one of the few smart home accessories I rely on every day, and it’s at an all-time low price of $218.99 ($61 off) at Amazon for Prime Day. Prime Day is almost over, but Best Buy and Google are also offering a $40 discount. This generation introduced greater compatibility with HVAC and smart home platforms, improvements to its Smart Scheduling feature, and a significant hardware redesign. Verge reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tu